FPRS facilitates data gathering for
the reporting of data for the Special Supplemental Nutrition
Program (SNAP) and the Special Nutrition Programs. FPRS is the
primary collection point for program performance statistics and
financial data from State agencies (SA), Indian Tribal
Organizations (ITO), and U.S. Territories participating in the
nutrition assistance programs. This information collection pertains
to 20 FNS collections currently approved by OMB The reporting
burdens for these collections will merge with FPRS once approved by
OMB.
The information collection
burden associated with State Agency (NSLP/SNAP) Direct
Certification Rate Data Element Report (FNS-834) was approved under
OMB Control Number #0584-0577, Expiration date 12/31/2019. In the
cleared ICR, FNS indicated that upon clearance, the burden for this
collection would be merged under OMB Control Number #0584-0594,
Food Programs Reporting System (FPRS). This request moves 53 hours
from 0584-0577 to 0584-0594.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.